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Rodolfo Quizon
Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), known professionally as Dolphy, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works on stage, radio, television and movies. Early life and education Rodolfo Vera Quizon was born along Calle Padre Herrera (now P. Herrera Street) in Tondo, Manila, on July 25, 1928. His parents were married on July 14, 1925, in Malate, Manila. His father, Melencio Espinosa Quizon (December 1, 1899 – May 14, 1971), was a ship engine worker from Bulacan stationed in the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic Gulf. His mother, Salud de la Rosa Vera (February 6, 1901 – September 12, 1986), was a seamstress and a schoolteacher. He had four brothers and five sisters. Quizon began studying at the age of six, and was enrolled in public schools. He attended Magat Salamat Elementary School and Isabelo de los Reyes Elementary School until seventh grade. For hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The Golden Heart (Philippines)
The Order of the Golden Heart (''Orden ng Gintong Puso'') is an order of the Philippines. History Created by Executive Order No. 40-A issued by President Ramon Magsaysay on June 21, 1954, the Golden Heart Presidential Award was upgraded to the Order of the Golden Heart by Executive Order No. 236 issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on September 19, 2003. Criteria The Order of the Golden Heart gives official recognition to Filipino or foreign citizens who have rendered distinguished services or given noteworthy monetary or other material aid, encouragement to the campaign for the amelioration and improvement of the moral, social, and economic conditions of the Filipino masses, and for volunteerism in the service of the Filipino masses. Insignia * The ''Ribbon'' of the Order is red. The award had a tricolor blue, white, red ribbon * The ''badge'' and the ''plaque'' is a green-enamelled Maltese cross with an oval golden medallion representing hands open to a golden sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
